April 4th, 1885. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
489 
other people brought flowers which were interesting, 
and so poor “ Sir Watkin ” lay limp on the table 
begging for a drink of water, while I read my paper, 
reproaching me every time my eyes fell on him for 
leaving him in such a sorry plight. That night, after 
bear the honoured name of the “ Prince in Wales,” 
“ Sir Watkin.” 
We have said that this variety was distributed from 
Mr. Pickstone’s garden; now comes the question how 
did it get there ? Did Mr. Pickstone raise it from 
if he would kindly, and of his own generosity, unfold 
the tale. That this fine variety should have existed 
in Mr. Pickstone’s garden for sixteen years ere it 
was discovered, exhibited, and named, is little short of 
a miracle, and this fact is encouraging to those who 
A GROUP OF DAFFODILS. 
the whirl and bustle of the Conference was over, I 
wrote to Messrs. Dickson to tell them that the 
Narcissus they had sent me was quite new, adding 
that they could call it N. “James Dickson,” or “ Dick¬ 
son’s Peerless,” as best pleased them. On April 8th, 
they sent up more flowers, which were exhibited at 
South Kensington and certificated as “James Dickson.” 
To this name afterwards some objection was raised, 
and finally it was unanimously agreed that it should 
seed '? Did he buy the bulbs, or were they presented 
to him ? In a word, while other people have said 
much in print, this gentleman has told us nothing 1 
Further, Mr. Pickstone will be quite within his rights 
if he refuses to say how, where, and when he first 
became possessed of such a fine Daffodil! But at 
the same time his personal account or narrative of 
the whole matter would, I am sure, be most welcome 
to our readers, and many doubts would be removed 
believe that there are many fine plants yet lingering 
on in old fashioned and secluded gardens. I 
need scarcely say that as the writer, I shall 
take care that a copy of this article be forwarded 
to all whom it may concern, in order that all possible 
information may be obtained. Finally, I may say 
that the good opinion I had formed of “ Sir Watkin ” 
Narcissus, is fully maintained now that I have seen 
it in bloom here. 
